Edward (Eddie) Schiefer

Edward (Eddie) Schiefer
Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Tendercare of Frankenmuth; age 87 years. Eddie was born in Tuscola Twp. on March 25, 1927, the son of the late Martin and Martha (Hecht) Schiefer. He married Beulah Reinert on July 14, 1951, she survives him. Eddie owned and farmed his centennial farm with his wife Beulah until his retirement. Eddie was also a school bus driver and part time carpenter and loved to fix things. Eddie was a self taught musician mastering the cordovox and later the keyboard. In 1968 he formed a band and played for countless weddings, parties, and various occasions. This earned him an induction into the Michigan Polka Music Hall of Fame. He belonged to the Frankenmuth Conservation Club, and to the Gemütlichkeit Club where he led the group in singing and music. He also served on the Tuscola Township Board of Revenue. Eddie belonged to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church all of his life and was active in church work as an usher, assisted with finances, communion assistant, and with media ministry taping and recording funeral services. He also entertained in nursing homes, charity occasions, and community events.

Surviving besides his wife Beulah are; 3 children, Gary (Diane) Schiefer of Frankenmuth, MI, James (Edie) Schiefer of Fairfax, VA, Bonnie (Steve) Bell of Frankenmuth, MI; 6 grandchildren, Margaret and John Schiefer, Derek and Shelby Schiefer, Spencer and Carson Bell; 2 sisters, Marcella Weber, Irene (Ralph) Haubenstricker; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce Schiefer Booth, Erna Reinert, Leona Reinert, Joyce Reinert, Raymond (Marian) Reinert, Mildred (Carl) Schreiner, Alfred (Connie) Reinert, Victor (Janette) Reinert and many nieces and nephews.

Eddie was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Schiefer, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold Weber, Erwin Reinert, Walter (Genevie) Reinert, Erna (Arnold) Rodammer, Harvey Reinert, Vera (Herb) Witt, Wymon Reinert.

Eddie loved God his Savior Jesus and dear family. He also loved Frankenmuth and the surrounding areas and leaves behind a lot of friends.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Joel Kaiser will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Lutheran Cemetery. Eddie?s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Media Ministry or Charity of Your Choice.